Omnilife Science Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment, Size 6 x 4mm Ref: KC-54060. The Apex Knee System is...
Omni Life Science began a recall of Omnilife Science Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment, Size 6 x 4mm Ref: KC-54060. The Apex Knee System is intended for use as a primary or revision total... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment may breach the inner and outer sterile pouches, compromising the sterility". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2375-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Omni Life Science, Inc.
- Product
- Omnilife Science Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment, Size 6 x 4mm Ref: KC-54060. The Apex Knee System is intended for use as a primary or revision total knee replacement.
- Product code
- JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer
- Reason for recall
- The Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment may breach the inner and outer sterile pouches, compromising the sterility
- Root cause tag
- packaging
- FDA root cause
- Packaging
- Action
- Omnilife Science contacted affected customers by phone and sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" e-mail on August 9, 2012. The e-mail identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers with questions regarding product return should contact Customer Service at 800-448-6664. Customers with questions regarding the recall should contact the firm at 774-226-1845.
- Quantity in commerce
- 36 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide including the states of CO, NY, OK, PA, UT, VA, and WI, and the countries of Spain and the Netherlands.
- Product codes and lots
- Lot Numbers: 10723, 10763, 10824
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2370-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2371-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2372-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2373-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2374-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2375-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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